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Event:
DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Matilla with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Slaissi counters with a crisp one two that drops Matilla! Slaissi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Matilla to his feet! Matilla is in big trouble!#ROC2#Matilla is rocked!
Slaissi throws a quick head kick that knocks Matilla silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Slaissi is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Panda tries to land a body kick
enabling Matilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Matilla lands a jab to the head.
Matilla throws a head kick that misses.
Panda throws a head kick but Matilla moves out of range.
Matilla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panda counters with a body kick that stops Matilla in his tracks momentarily.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matilla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matilla tried to counter with a leg kick but Panda avoided it.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matilla.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.
Panda misses with a body shot
and Matilla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matilla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Matilla blocks the leg kick.
Panda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panda is looking to chop away at Matilla's legs.
And Matilla counters with a quick kick to the body but Panda blocks it.
Panda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.#T1#
Matilla walks into a straight right hand from Panda.
Panda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matilla on the side of the head.
KT Panda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Matilla shoots in and gets a takedown into Panda's guard.
Matilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matilla manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Matilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Matilla seems keen to control Panda's posture.
Panda wants to get up but he can't break Matilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matilla pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Matilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Panda won't allow Matilla to sweep him here. #SUB#
Matilla is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
Panda controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matilla is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Matilla wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Matilla postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Matilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Matilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Matilla trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Matilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matilla is one step ahead there.
Matilla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matilla won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Matilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is controlling Matilla's posture.
Panda keeping full guard, as Matilla tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Matilla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matilla misses with a hook to the body
enabling Panda to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panda.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Matilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panda.
Matilla staying out of range there.
KT Panda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matilla moves away.
Matilla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panda just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matilla counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Panda misses.
Matilla keeps the fight on the outside.
Panda connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matilla manages to avoid it.
Panda swings for the body but Matilla moves out of range.
Panda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matilla to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panda.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Matilla.
Matilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panda.
Panda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matilla checks it well. #T2#
Panda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matilla connects with a right hand. Panda shakes it off.
Panda lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Panda has Matilla up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda tries a body shot but Matilla blocks it.
Panda blocks a body shot from Matilla.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matilla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matilla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Matilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Matilla.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land. #TD#
Matilla decides to pull guard.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda trying to control but Matilla is working from the bottom. #T3#
Matilla is controlling Panda's posture.#SUB#
Matilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matilla working a defensive guard here.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matilla trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Matilla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Matilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Matilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Panda postures up.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Matilla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matilla slips under a jab from Panda.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matilla.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Matilla circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Matilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matilla is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to land a body kick
and Matilla counters with a body kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Matilla was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Matilla scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Panda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda scores with a three punch combo!
Matilla lands with a nice body punch.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panda takes a swing at Matilla's ribcage but misses.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Matilla moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Matilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with Matilla's head.
Matilla misses with a wild body shot.
Panda throws a series of punches but Matilla moves out of range. #T2#
Matilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Matilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matilla throws a head kick that Panda semi-blocks.
Panda clobbers Matilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matilla rather than just go for the knockout.
Matilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Matilla misses its target.
Panda wants to clinch up but Matilla keeps it at a distance.
Matilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panda misses with a straight left.
Matilla throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Matilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A good leg kick by Matilla.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Matilla moves away and avoids it.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panda swivels and escapes.
Matilla checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Matilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Matilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Panda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matilla misses with an uppercut
and Panda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Panda lands a head kick. Matilla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Panda!
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Matilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda throws a head kick but Matilla moves out of range.
Matilla throws a sloppy head kick and Panda moves out of range easily.
Panda throws the kick towards the body but Matilla avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.
Panda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matilla on the side of the head.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda! |
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Event:
DMMA 78: Johnson vs Mukunzi
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Kearney throws the kick towards the body but Matilla avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matilla circles away.
Kearney fails with the takedown.
Kearney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matilla.
Matilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kearney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matilla as he avoids it easily.
Anton Matilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kearney.
Matilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Kearney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matilla throws a lazy head kick
and Kearney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kearney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Matilla. No joy for Kearney on that attempt.
Matilla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Patrick Kearney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A good leg kick by Matilla.
Matilla swings for the body but Kearney moves out of range.
Matilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kearney dives in for a single leg takedown but Matilla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kearney throws a low kick, looking for Matilla's leg but Matilla calmly moves out of range.
Matilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kearney or perhaps it was just good defense by Matilla, which made it look bad.
Matilla throws out a loose jab but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matilla misses with a low kick.
No luck for Kearney with that takedown attempt.
Matilla is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A low kick lands for Matilla.
Matilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matilla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kearney checks it well.
Kearney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matilla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kearney somewhat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matilla. #T3#
Matilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kearney's sensitive parts.
Kearney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matilla.
Kearney drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matilla defends it well.#TD2#
Kearney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matilla on his heels. He'll look to pass Matilla's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Matilla has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kearney doesn't defend quickly enough and Matilla has managed to lock this one up! Can Kearney escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Matilla on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Matilla! |
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Event:
DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Good work by Turgeon as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turgeon. Matilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matilla now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Turgeon throws a big shot that misses.
Turgeon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Turgeon misses.
Matilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matilla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Turgeon - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Anton Matilla has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon throws an off balance right hand
and Turgeon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Matilla swings widly with a right hand
and Turgeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matilla lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turgeon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turgeon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Matilla misses with a wild body shot.
Turgeon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turgeon ducks under a wild hook from Matilla.
Matilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turgeon's head backwards.
Matilla misses with a left hand
and Turgeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matilla throws a push kick but Turgeon slaps the foot to one side.
Turgeon misses with a straight right.
Turgeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turgeon throws a lazy uppercut
and Matilla counters with a straight right hand.
Matilla throws a lazy head kick
letting Turgeon counter with a right hand.
A big right from Turgeon misses. #T2#
Turgeon lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Turgeon cracks Matilla with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Matilla looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turgeon finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turgeon scores with a hook to the body. Matilla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matilla looks winded!
Matilla thows a leg kick but Turgeon checks it
and Turgeon counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Matilla out cold! What a finish! Turgeon is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Turgeon! |
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Event:
DMMA 60: Thermometer vs Amida
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Primo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matilla on his heels. He'll look to pass Matilla's guard now, I'm sure.
Primo throwing strikes from guard but Matilla blocks nicely.
Matilla is trying to control the position but Primo postures up.
Matilla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Primo tries to free his leg and advance position but Matilla is retaining full guard.
Matilla seems keen to control Primo's posture.
Matilla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Matilla is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet but Primo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Primo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo pushes down on Matilla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matilla wants to improve his position but Primo is controlling well.
Primo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Primo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matilla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Primo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Matilla keeping full guard, as Primo tries to pass.
Matilla trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Primo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Matilla has his foot on Primo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Primo works his way back into a safe position though.
Matilla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Primo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Primo wants to work for an arm triangle but Matilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matilla gets full guard.#T2#
Matilla trying to control the position.
Primo won't allow Matilla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Matilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matilla throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Matilla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Primo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Primo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matilla's guard. #REVR#
Primo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Matilla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Matilla is keeping the position.#T3#
Matilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Primo advances to half guard.
Primo trying to mount his opponent but Matilla defends it.
Primo prevents Matilla from improving his position.
Matilla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Primo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Primo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matilla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Primo throws a strike but Matilla manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Primo tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Matilla! |
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Event:
DMMA 51: Magrath vs Lehto
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Gray stuns Matilla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gray misses with a body shot
and Matilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Hector Gray has been cut.
Gray misses with a lunging right hand
and Matilla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matilla swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Matilla connects with a leg kick.
Matilla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gray misses with a right hand
and Matilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Matilla misses the target.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray cracks Matilla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matilla.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Gray lands.
Matilla cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Gray misses with a jab to the body
and Matilla counters with a left to the body.
Matilla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gray misses with a body shot
and Matilla counters with a thumping low kick.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Matilla.
Matilla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matilla. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matilla defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Matilla misses with a straight right.
Gray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matilla just manages to avoid it.
Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
Matilla has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matilla checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gray.
#T2#
Matilla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matilla scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Matilla moves away and avoids it.
Matilla looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray scores with a hook.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Matilla counter with a right hand.
Matilla scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Matilla.
Matilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matilla counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Matilla throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray scores with a jab to the body.
Matilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Matilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Matilla moved out of range.
Hector Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matilla looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Matilla ducks down to avoid it.
Gray misses with a hook
and Matilla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Matilla rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Matilla breaks from the clinch.
Matilla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matilla moves away.#T4#
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matilla avoids the body shot from Gray.
Matilla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gray throws a low kick but Matilla avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Matilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Matilla thinks about the counter body kick.
Some wild striking there from Matilla.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matilla.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Matilla.
Matilla tries to land a leg kick but Gray saw it coming and moves away.
#KD2#
Matilla lands a big head kick that sends Gray tumbling to the mat! Matilla takes a step backwards and waves Gray back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray wants to slow Matilla down by chopping away at his legs.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Matilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Matilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matilla thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. Matilla should have avoided that one.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but Matilla seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Matilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
A little jabbing left from Matilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matilla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray scores with the left hand. Matilla knows he should have avoided that one.
Matilla missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matilla, as that shot connected.
Matilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Matilla is just out of range.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Gray takes a swing at Matilla's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Gray.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matilla.
Matilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray tries to land a leg kick but Matilla saw it coming and moves away.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Matilla.
Matilla throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matilla manages to avoid it.
Matilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Matilla manages to avoid it.
Matilla slips a straight right by Gray.
Matilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gray.
A low kick from Gray is predictable there #KD2#
and Matilla counters with a nice right hand that sends Gray toppling to the canvas! Gray scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matilla finish him?!#CUT2#Hector Gray's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Matilla throws a lazy head kick
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matilla avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Matilla is just out of range.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matilla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gray with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
and Matilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matilla misses with a low kick as Gray jumps back.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Matilla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Matilla drops Gray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gray looks back up at him and smiles so Matilla waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T3#
Gray misses with a right hand
and Matilla counters with a big right hand! Oh Gray is in trouble here! Matilla follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Matilla! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Schmico is looking to clinch.
Schmico thows a leg kick but Matilla checks it
and Matilla counters with a right hand to the body.
Schmico gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matilla blocks a head kick by Schmico.
Matilla is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmico throws an off balance right hand
and Matilla counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Schmico is predictable there
and Matilla counters with a straight right hand.
Schmico tries to clinch but Matilla moves out of range.
Matilla is looking to counter punch.
Matilla lands a slapping body shot.
Schmico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matilla checks a leg kick.
Matilla is looking to counter punch.
Schmico misses with a takedown
and Matilla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anton Matilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrico Schmico.
Schmico looks winded!
Schmico throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Matilla counters with a nice right hand that sends Schmico toppling to the canvas! Schmico scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matilla finish him?!#ROC#Schmico is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fredrico Schmico has been cut.#T1#
Matilla throws a powerful right kick. Schmico tried to block low but the kick was high! Schmico was taken right off of his feet! Matilla jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Matilla! |
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Event:
RFC Fight Night: 155 Title
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Matilla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Matilla backs off Nekkid throws a huge counter combo but Matilla manages to avoid it all.
Nekkid misses with a jab to the body
and Matilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Buck Nekkid has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Matilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nekkid throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Matilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Matilla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekkid swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Matilla counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nekkid! Matilla lets Nekkid back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Nekkid is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matilla misses with a hook
and Nekkid counters with a series of strikes. Matilla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nekkid connects with a looping right hand.
Nekkid misses with a body shot
and Matilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekkid is still on wobbly legs! Can Matilla finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Buck Nekkid's cut even more.#T1#
Matilla drops Nekkid with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nekkid! Matilla dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Matilla! |
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Event:
RFC: Xmas Night Delight
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matilla is looking to reverse the position.
Matilla looks to move to half guard but instead Wilson has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson working Matilla over with strikes here.
Matilla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Matilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matilla is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Matilla manages to avoid easily.
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Wilson prevents Matilla from getting the reversal.
Matilla gets back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Matilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matilla trying to control here.
Matilla is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matilla's head. #T2#
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Matilla is trying to stand.
Matilla is trying to control but can't.
Matilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Matilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson throwing shots but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet.
Matilla is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Matilla is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matilla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Matilla keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Matilla is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matilla is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matilla tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Matilla defends it. #T4#
Wilson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matilla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Wilson working for a submission but Matilla is keeping him at bay.
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matilla?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matilla tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matilla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Matilla is keeping the position.
Matilla controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Matilla keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Matilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matilla trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Matilla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson prevents Matilla from getting back to his feet.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Matilla trying to remain calm as Wilson controls from the top position.
Wilson working the ground and pound from side control.
Matilla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matilla regains half guard.
Matilla is looking to improve his position.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Matilla trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Matilla is defending well.
Wilson is trying to control. Matilla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Matilla trying to control here.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Matilla's temple.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matilla keeps working.
Matilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Matilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Matilla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Wilson. #SUB2#
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Matilla defends the submission attempt.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matilla defending well though. #T3#
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matilla is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matilla avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson trying to control the action but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Wilson is pressing down on Matilla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matilla is holding on for now.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matilla's head.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matilla defending well though.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Matilla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matilla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson. #T4#
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet.
Matilla punching from the bottom.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Matilla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matilla is trying to stand.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billy Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matilla quickly recovers to half guard.
Matilla wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Matilla is having none of it.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson trying to control from Matilla's half guard. Matilla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Matilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matilla is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to move into half guard but instead Matilla has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matilla stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.#T1##SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Matilla from standing up.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matilla throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matilla is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matilla trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Wilson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wilson wants to sweep here but Matilla controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Matilla pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anton Matilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matilla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Matilla's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Matilla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matilla defends well.
Matilla is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Matilla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anton Matilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Matilla tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matilla manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wilson wants to control from the top but Matilla keeps moving.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matilla's guard.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Matilla is having none of it. #T4#
Matilla won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Matilla wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson trying to control the action but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Matilla is trying to stand.
Matilla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matilla wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matilla wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position. #SUB#
Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Wilson.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Wilson!
A relieved looking Billy Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 13
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matilla lands an overhand right.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Matilla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matilla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahonen lands the left hand.
Matilla looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Matilla tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it.
Matilla throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahonen tries to move into range but Matilla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahonen slips a jab and a cross from Matilla.
Ahonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.
Ahonen drops Matilla with a huge uppercut! Matilla drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ahonen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Ahonen!
In his post fight interview, Niko Ahonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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